#Animation Studio in Toronto

[cryotters]

that one girl with hair like this?

[geekstudio]

Getting the lineup settled for Toronto Comicon so this is what I’ll have available for candles and body sprays! If you want to pick up at the con just message me ahead of time with you order 💖

Thousand Sunny: pink lemonade

Cereal Milk: fruit loops

Moon Prism: pink sugar

Very Merry Unbirthday: birthday cake

Sea Salt Ice Cream: blue raspberry creamsicle

And new scents!

Emerald City: strawberry matcha latte

Soot Sprite: pink bubblegum

Folklore: sugar cookie

Or shop online at geekstudio.ca!

[noamsussman]

Though this is slightly older news now, I'm happy to announce that my wife Ali Kellner and I opened an animation studio! Check out our work and follow us on instagram

Homework Studio

Homework Studio Instagram

We specialize in motion and animation for advertising, film and tv!

[happywebdesign]

Vucko

[videoproductioncomapny]

Top 3D Animation Services in Toronto | Creative Visual Solutions

Get engaging and impactful 3D animation services in Toronto with VCM Interactive. We specialize in creating visual experiences for your brand.

[bleedink1]

Finding Your Perfect Etobicoke tattoo Shops: A Bleedink Guide that why they are the best?

Introduction

As one of Toronto's premier tattoo shops, Bleedink is your source for incredible custom ink. We know the ins and outs of Toronto's tattoo scene and want to help you discover the Etobicoke tattoo Shops that's right for you. With so many options, it can be daunting finding the perfect shop and artist. That's where we come in! Here is our guide to locating your ideal Toronto tattoo parlor for stunning, meaningful tattoos you'll cherish forever.

The Bleedink Difference

First, a bit about us. Bleedink, located in the Junction, has been serving Toronto for over many years. Our warm, professional tattoo shop offers custom designs of all styles created by our talented stable of artists. We specialize in crafting unique tattoos that reflect our clients' personalities and interests. Our artists are skilled in everything from photorealism to illustrative designs to traditional motifs. We uphold the highest standards of hygiene and sterility as well. At Bleedink, we see tattoos as collaborative works of art. Our goal is for you to leave fully satisfied. Read our rave client reviews for evidence of our commitment to excellence.

How to Choose the Right Tattoo Studio

Choosing where to get inked is an important decision. With our expertise, here is what we suggest keeping in mind:

- Artist Portfolio - Always examine an artist's portfolio closely to ensure their style matches your vision. This is the best indicator of what they can create.

- Custom Work - Shops focusing on custom tattoos tend to produce better work than "flash" pieces. Custom designs are more meaningful.

- Cleanliness - Any great tattoo shop will be impeccably clean. Don't compromise here.

- Client Reviews - Online reviews reveal experiences at a shop. Seek out consistently 5-star studios.

- Consultations - Most shops offer free consultations. This is the perfect opportunity to get a vibe check.

- Pricing - Beware absurdly cheap prices. Quality work commands fair pricing.

Top Toronto Tattoo Shops

Now let's look at some of Etobicoke tattoo Shops as judged by their portfolios, reputations, customer satisfaction and uniqueness:

1. Chronic Ink - College St. staple renowned for their photorealism and vibrant color work. They have a perfect rating for good reason.

2. Archive Tattoo - Queen St. artists lauded for collaborating on meaningful custom tattoo designs. Tremendous fine line work.

3. Seventh Crow - Little Portugal shop specializing in flawless traditional and neo-traditional styles. Impeccable.

4. Speakeasy Tattoo - Bloor tattooists adept in all styles from watercolors to realism. Relaxed vibe and versatile artistry.

5. Toronto Ink - Danforth destination epitomizing the city's indie spirit. Known for highly original designs.

The Bleedink Difference

We hope reviewing these exceptional studios helps you discover your perfect tattoo match in Toronto. With Bleedink's guidance, finding a shop that exceeds your expectations is totally doable. Remember, at our Junction studio, our unmatched artists blend custom designs, mastery of diverse tattoo styles, friendly hospitality, spotless hygiene standards, and competitive pricing. Read more about our tireless commitment to tattoo excellence on our site. We look forward to welcoming you into our Toronto tattoo family soon!

Conclusion:

Getting an amazing tattoo in Toronto is simple once you know how to identify the top studios. Seek artists skilled in your preferred style, clean working conditions, great reviews and custom designs. We hope our guide steers you to a shop that makes getting tattooed a joy. Getting a Etobicoke tattoo Shops is full of incredible options like Bleedink. With research and this advice, your ideal match is out there. Happy tattoo hunting!

[quasi-normalcy]

Bear in mind that the sickbay set on Picard is 4,000 km away from the ones for Disco and SNW. And SNW and Disco are going for very different feels for their set design

It's completely mad and totally amazing that they're making all these semi-concurrent Star Trek series' and are dedicated enough to build different sets for what is basically the same rooms on all the different ships. Like, if I was making the shows I'd save a fortune by changing the lighting a little and having one sickbay/corridor/crew quarters/bridge but these guys go all the way.

[crossguild]

i think one of the things that makes the one piece fan letter episode so special is that even though it's ostensibly about 'a letter from the fans to the straw hats' it's also 'a letter to the fans' and its entire message is 'we see you, we are you, and we love you!' from the team

it is, no joke, one of the most heartfelt and beautiful pieces of animation that any studio has ever produced.

it's similar to the 100 volume/1000 episode celebration in that even though the series we're all watching is about these wacky, insane powers and situations, at the end of the day we connect to the story because the emotions it evokes are real, and we might not feel them because our real life talking reindeer son left to join a pirate crew, but there are times in our lives where we've felt the same as the characters whose adventures we're following, even in a different situation

and to have the fans represented in the world, from all ages and walks of life, really is demonstrative of the sheer breadth and depth of the one piece fanbase.

one of the earliest SBS answers oda gave is this:

AND IT SHOWS!

it's genuinely such a special experience to be on this journey with a community of millions. when i see other OP fans in the wild, we've made an instant connection (shout out to that dude in toronto i stopped to chat with for like 20 minutes cause he was wearing luffy cosplay who teamed up with me to talk my friend into trying op!!)-- we might get the series through different mediums, we might connect to it in different ways, we might disagree about quite literally everything, but everyone's ultimately another piece of the puzzle that makes up the whole of the one piece fanbase, and without them we wouldn't be where we are. to have that so lovingly depicted in such a fun, exciting way was amazing!

and that last montage ended on this, which isn't just a message from this kid to nami, but from us to the crew, from toei & oda to us, from all of us to each other!

[blakeswritingimagines]

Come Meet Me In The Backseat

Summary: Meeting Auston after a special photoshoot leads to him learning more about you.

Warnings: Fem Reader, Flirting, Mention of pornstar! reader, Oral (M and F receiving), Teasing, Dirty Talk, PnV, Protected sex, Cuddles for afterwards.

Word Count: 7.6k

Auston Matthews sighed as he waited on the couch of the studio. He checked his watch again, his agitation only growing with each passing second. He was supposed to be getting a photo shoot done for his sports magazine spread, but the photographer was running late, supposedly due to a prior appointment they had. about taking photos, but he hated waiting. He fidgeted uncomfortably on the couch, his gaze wandering around the nearly empty hallway. The sound of laughter grabbed Auston’s attention as the door to the studio opened, and the photographer walked out along with a beautiful woman with curves in all the right places. Your flowing locks accentuated your stunning features. He couldn’t help but stare at you a bit longer than he should have.

The photographer was saying something to you about scheduling another shoot, and you both were engaged in a lively conversation. Auston couldn’t help but notice how animated and engaging you were. Then the photographer finally seemed to notice him sitting on the couch. "Oh, Auston! There you are," the photographer greeted, walking over with you following close behind. "I'm really sorry for the wait. My prior appointment ran a bit long." Auston managed a tight smile, trying to hide his irritation. "It's alright. But can we get this done soon? I have a schedule to keep." He stood up, his gaze drifting over to you again.

Auston managed a tight smile, trying to hide his irritation. "It's alright. But can we get this done soon? I have a schedule to keep." He stood up, his gaze drifting over to you again. The photographer nodded, ushering Auston over to the set where the lights and backdrop were already set up. "Of course, of course. Let's get you positioned." As the photographer began moving things around to get everything ready, you took the opportunity to walk up to Auston. "Hey," you said, drawing his attention towards you. He turned to face you, taking in the sight of you up close. "I'm sorry about the wait. I kept him occupied for a bit too long," you apologized, a small grin dancing across your lips. Auston couldn't help but find your nonchalant attitude endearing. He was used to people being intimidated by him, but there was something different about you. He shook his head, giving a dismissive wave. "It's fine. Don't worry about it." You leaned against a nearby wall, crossing your arms as you watched him get positioned in front of the camera. "So, Auston, you're a hockey player, right? I haven't been following the sport much lately," you remarked, your gaze lingering on his toned physique. Auston glanced back at you, a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. He could hear the photographer shouting orders from behind the camera, but he couldn't tear his attention away from you. "Yeah, I play for the Toronto Maple Leafs," he responded, adjusting his stance as the photographer instructed.

"Maple Leafs, huh? I might have to start watching then," you teased, your eyes roaming over him appreciatively. The photographer began snapping away, capturing various shots as Auston posed in front of the backdrops. Auston couldn't help the hint of a grin that formed on his face. Your casual flirtation was unexpected, but he found himself enjoying the attention. "I bet you say that to all the hockey players," he replied, winking playfully in your direction. Auston was surprised by how easy and natural your banter felt. He usually kept a cool and professional demeanor, but he found himself enjoying this more relaxed atmosphere. He continued posing for the camera, stealing glances in your direction whenever he could. "You know, I've always thought hockey players had the best physiques," you mused aloud, your gaze openly admiring his broad shoulders and toned arms. Auston felt heat rise in his cheeks at your directness, but he couldn't deny the flutter of excitement your words ignited within him. As the photographer changed sets, Auston found himself moving closer to you. He leaned against the wall next to you, a smirk playing on his lips. "Is that so? Care to explain why?" He asked, his voice dropping to a huskier tone.

You took a step closer to him, closing the distance between your bodies. You ran a finger lightly down his chest, your touch sending a shiver down his spine. "Well, just look at you. All those hours spent training definitely paid off," you replied, your eyes roaming over his body again. Auston couldn't help but feel a rush of arousal at your proximity, your touch igniting a fire within him. He leaned in closer, his gaze locking onto yours. "I could say the same about you," he murmured, his eyes trailing over your curves. A sly grin graced your lips as you noticed the spark of desire in his eyes. "Wouldn't you like to know?" You teased, your fingertips playing with the collar of his shirt. The photographer called for Auston, breaking the spell between you momentarily. Reluctantly, Auston pulled away, shooting a wink in your direction before returning to the setup. The photographer began directing him again, barking out orders to get just the right shots. However, Auston's mind was elsewhere, his thoughts consumed by the magnetic pull he felt towards you. As the final shots were taken, Auston let out a sigh of relief, glad that the photoshoot was finally over. He glanced over at you, still waiting by the wall, and found himself wondering how to prolong this encounter. He walked over to you, a lazy smirk on his face.

"Alright, I'm free now. No more schedule to keep," he announced, his eyes locked on yours. The photographer had left to review the photos, leaving the two of you alone in the now silent studio. You raised an eyebrow, a mischievous glint in your eyes. "Free, huh? What are you planning on doing with all this newfound freedom?" You asked, leaning back against the wall, your body language inviting. Auston moved closer to you again, closing the distance between you. "Oh, I have a few ideas.." he murmured, his voice low and tinged with desire. He placed his hands on the wall on either side of your head, trapping you between his arms. Your heart raced as you found yourself ensnared in his proximity. The scent of him, a mix of sweat and cologne, filled your senses. You could feel the heat radiating off his body, the closeness causing a flutter of excitement in your stomach. "Is that so?" You replied, your voice barely above a whisper. Auston leaned in closer, his lips tantalizingly close to your ear. "I was hoping I could discuss those ideas over a drink," he murmured, his breath hot against your skin. The close proximity was igniting a fire within both of you, neither willing to break the tension between you.

You felt a shiver run down your spine, the timbre of his voice sending a jolt of desire through you. Your body was reacting involuntarily, leaning into his touch. "A drink, huh? Anywhere specific in mind?" You asked, your lashes lowering a fraction. Auston pulled back slightly, his gaze locking with yours. There was a predatory gleam in his eyes, a hunger that only intensified the longer he looked at you. "My place," he stated bluntly, his tone leaving no room for argument. A thrill coursed through you at his words, the implications behind his invitation sending a fresh wave of desire coursing through your veins. "Oh, your place? That sounds intimate," you replied, the corner of your mouth tugging up in a smirk. "Intimate is the goal," Auston replied, his gaze roaming over your face, his eyes lingering on your lips for a moment longer than necessary. The tension between the two of you was palpable, the air thick with a heady mix of desire and anticipation. Your pulse quickened at his subtle admission. You leaned in slightly, your gaze locked on his. "Then what are we waiting for?" You breathed, your hand lightly brushing against his wrist. The electric current that passed between the two of you was undeniable, the space growing more charged with each passing moment.

Auston didn't need to be asked twice. In a swift motion, he took your hand and led you towards the door. The need to get you alone was overwhelming, fueled by a desire that had consumed him from the moment he laid eyes on you. As he led you through the studio and out to his car, he could barely contain his excitement. The drive to his place was a blur, the silence in the car filled only by the hum of the engine and the anticipation building between the two of you. Every so often, Auston's gaze would shift from the road to you, his eyes lingering appreciatively on your figure, the way the streetlights cast shadows across your face only making you even more alluring. "So, tell me more about yourself." You chuckled softly, amused by his sudden interest in getting to know you better. "What would you like to know, Auston?" You asked, turning your attention towards him. The soft streetlights played across his features, accentuating the sharpness of his jawline and the intensity in his gaze. "Everything," he replied simply, the honesty in his voice taking you slightly by surprise. He turned his attention back to the road, his grip tight on the steering wheel. "I want to know everything about you."

You felt a pang of vulnerability at his words, but the sincerity in his tone eased some of your apprehensions. "That's quite a request. Where should I start?" You asked, a soft laugh escaping your lips. Auston chuckled at your response, the sound low and seductive. "How about we start with your profession?" He suggested, his eyes flickering towards you again as he navigated through the city streets. You arched an eyebrow, a smirk playing at the corner of your lips. "My profession? So, you've been wondering about what I do for work, huh?" You teased, your voice taking on a sultry tone. Auston nodded, a small smile tugging at his lips. "Yeah, I can't help being curious. You're a woman of mystery, aren't you?" He replied, his gaze roaming over your form briefly. You laughed, the sound light and airy. "I suppose I am. Well, if you must know, my profession involves… entertainment," you replied, your tone playful and suggestive. Auston raised an eyebrow, a spark of interest glistening in his gaze. "Entertainment, huh? That's intriguing," he said, his voice tinged with curiosity. "Care to elaborate on what kind of entertainment you specialize in? Like an actress or something?" You hummed softly, leaning back in your seat. "Actress, huh? Well, it's a bit more… intimate than acting, actually," you admitted, a sly smile dancing upon your lips.

Auston's curiosity piqued further, his grip on the steering wheel tightening as he tried to keep his focus on the road. "More intimate, you say? You're being awfully vague. Are you trying to keep me guessing?" He asked, his voice taking on a teasing tone. You chuckled, enjoying the affect you were having on him. "Maybe I am. Where's the fun in revealing everything right away?" You replied, your hand reaching out to rest gently on his thigh. Auston felt a jolt of electricity at your touch, his body responding involuntarily to the slight pressure of your hand on his leg. He let out a sharp exhale, gripping the steering wheel tighter as he tried to keep his composure. "You're a tease," he accused, his voice slightly gruff. "Maybe I am," you replied, your voice dropping to a sultry purr. "But I think you like it." Your hand continued to wander, tracing lazy patterns along the fabric of his pants, the gesture blatantly provocative. Auston couldn't deny the truth in your statement. He was enjoying every second of this game you were playing, the way you were slowly unraveling his composure with each touch and word. "You might be right," he conceded, his gaze shifting momentarily from the road to your hand on his thigh. Your touch increased in pressure, your fingers lightly scraping against the fabric, teasingly close to his inner thigh. "I think I know a few other things you'd enjoy," you murmured, your voice dripping with promise.

Auston's breath hitched at the implication of your words, his body reacting to your touch more intensely than he anticipated. "Is that so?" He managed to say, his voice slightly hoarse as he navigated the car through the now quiet streets. You nodded, your hand coming to a rest near the inner crease of his thigh, your thumb lightly rubbing against the taut fabric. "Oh yes," you murmured, your gaze locked on his face, enjoying the way his expression was starting to grow slightly flustered. "I know a lot of ways to make you feel good." Auston couldn't hide the effect you had on him any longer. He bit back a moan, the sound almost escaping his lips as your touch continued to ignite a fire within him. He could feel his self-control slipping, the need to touch you, becoming almost overwhelming. "That from this so-called entertainment job you've got?" With a small chuckle leaving your lips. "Mmhm," you hummed, your hand resuming its lazy stroking of his thigh. "I know all the right ways to touch a man," you murmured, your voice dripping with sensuality. Your hand then moved to trace along the waistband of his pants, your fingernails scraping lightly against his skin. Auston tensed at the contact, his grip on the steering wheel almost white-knuckled. Your words and actions were driving him insane, his body responding to your every touch. He swallowed hard, trying to keep his focus on driving. "You're going to be the death of me, you know that?" He ground out, his voice strained.

You chuckled, a wicked gleam in your gaze. "Oh, we wouldn't want that, now would we?" you teased, your hand leaving his thigh and suddenly lightly tracing over the strained outline of his arousal. "But I do like the idea of you at my mercy, begging for more." As the car pulled up to Auston's house, he found himself unable to focus on parking properly, his mind still reeling from the events of the last few moments. He parked in the driveway somewhat haphazardly, his eyes briefly flicking over to you. You looked completely unfazed, a small smirk dancing on your lips at just how easily you were teasing him. As he turned off the ignition, the car fell into an expectant silence. He took a deep breath, trying to steady his racing heart. Then, it hit him. All the pieces he had been collecting in his mind finally came together. Auston swallowed hard, his gaze shifting back to you, his expression a mixture of realization and curiosity. He took in the way you sat nonchalantly, a mischievous glint playing in your eyes. "Wait a minute," he said slowly, the pieces of the puzzle beginning to come together in his mind. "Your job… it's in the entertainment industry, right?" You smiled innocently, twirling a strand of your hair around your finger in a lazy gesture. "That's right," you replied, your voice taking on a teasing tone again. "I'm an entertainer, just like I said."

Auston's mind raced, the new revelation only adding fuel to the fire that was consuming him. "And your profession is… intimate?" He asked cautiously, the implication of your words suddenly crystal clear. You leaned closer, your gaze locking onto his. "Very intimate," you purred, your hand once again resting on his thigh. "I know how to make people feel good, Auston. It's my job." Auston's thoughts were racing, the implications of your words stirring something deep within him. He was starting to see the full picture now, and it only made him want you even more. The air in the car felt electric, charged with anticipation and desire. You chuckled softly, noticing the shift in his expression, the way his eyes darkened as he took all of you in. You leaned in even closer, your hand now tracing the line of his jaw. "You're starting to catch on, aren't you? You've figured out what kind of entertainer I am, haven't you?" You asked, your tone now dripping with sensuality. Auston nodded, his body reacting involuntarily to your touch. He leaned into your touch, his eyes locking onto yours. "Yeah, I think I have," he replied, his voice low and rough. He was now fully aware of what your job involved, and the thought was driving him crazy. You smiled, satisfied that he had put the pieces together. Your hand moved from his jaw, trailing down the side of his neck until your fingers were toying with the collar of his shirt. "You seem a bit flushed," you teased, your gaze moving down to his lap, where the evidence of his arousal was still clearly visible. "All this talk of my job is getting to you, huh?"

Auston swallowed hard, his breathing becoming ragged as your touch continued to ignite a fire within him. He couldn't deny the truth in your words, his body betraying him in the most delicious way possible. "You have no idea," he managed to say, his words coming out in a low, gravelly tone. You hummed, your fingertip moving over his bottom lip, tracing the contour of his mouth. "Oh, I think I have an idea," you murmured, the desire to tease him even further coursing through your veins. You could see the struggle in his eyes, the way he was trying to maintain his composure, and it only made you want to push him even further. "Wanna find out for yourself?" Auston's self-control was hanging by a thread at this point, and the suggestion in your tone only served to weaken it further. He couldn't deny his curiosity, and the sheer need coursing through his veins. "Yes," he replied, his voice thick with desire. "Show me." He nodded his head before getting out of his car and quickly making his way over to lead you up to his place. As soon as you entered his apartment, you pushed him against the closed door, your body pressing flush against his. Your hands slid under his shirt, fingers splaying across the warm skin of his back as you captured his lips in a teasing kiss. You nipped at his lower lip, soothing the sting with your tongue before deepening the kiss, pouring all your pent-up desire into it. When you finally pulled away, you were both breathless. "I'm going to worship every inch of you," you growled against his ear, your hot breath fanning over his sensitive skin. "By the time I'm done, you won't be able to remember your own name, let alone doubt how much I want you." To emphasize your point, you rolled your hips against his with an eased practice.

A shudder ran down Auston's spine as your words washed over him, igniting a fire deep within his core. The feeling of your body pressed so intimately against his sent sparks of pleasure racing through his nerves. His hands came up to grip your hips, fingers digging into the soft flesh as he ground back against you instinctively. Auston's head fell back against the door with a soft thud, exposing the column of his throat to your hungry gaze. His pulse fluttered wildly beneath his skin, betraying his excitement. "I want you," he confessed, his voice raw with emotion. "Want to feel your hands on me, your mouth… everywhere." He punctuated his words by rolling his hips forward, seeking friction. You smirked against his neck, your teeth grazing his pulse point before you sucked hard, intent on leaving your mark on his skin. Your hands continued their exploration, mapping out the planes of his chest and abs through the thin fabric of his shirt. You could feel the heat radiating off his body, the way his muscles tensed and relaxed under your touch. It was intoxicating, knowing that you had such power over him, that you could reduce this strong, capable man to a trembling mess with just your hands and mouth. "I know exactly what you want," you purred, your voice low and seductive. "And I'm going to give it to you." In one swift motion, you grabbed the hem of his shirt and tugged it upwards, breaking the kiss just long enough to pull it over his head and toss it aside.

Auston gasped as the cool air hit his newly exposed skin, his nipples hardening instantly. He watched, transfixed, as you took a step back to admire the view. His chest rose and fell rapidly with each shallow breath, the defined muscles of his abdomen clenching slightly under your heated gaze. A light sheen of sweat glistened on his skin, making him look almost ethereal in the dim light of the entryway. "Like what you see?" he asked, a hint of vulnerability creeping into his usually confident demeanor. Despite his bravado, there was a part of him that still couldn't quite believe this was happening, that someone as stunning and desirable as you wanted him. His hands twitched at his sides, aching to touch you but holding back, wanting to let you take the lead. You licked your lips, your eyes roaming hungrily over his chiseled physique. "Mmm, you have no idea," you murmured appreciatively. To prove your point, you stepped forward and placed your palms flat on his chest, feeling the steady thrum of his heartbeat beneath your fingertips. Slowly, teasingly, you dragged your hands down his torso, marveling at the way his muscles jumped and flexed under your touch. You circled his navel with a single finger before dipping lower, ghosting over the waistband of his pants. "I want to taste every inch of you," you breathed, your voice dripping with lust. "Want to make you feel things you've never felt before… wanna find out more about my job, Auston?"

Auston's breath hitched in his throat as your fingers traced maddeningly close to where he needed you most. His hips bucked involuntarily, seeking more contact, more friction. At the mention of your job, his eyes darkened with intrigue and barely restrained hunger. His voice rough with desire. "You're going to have to give me more details than that if you want me to focus on anything other than getting my hands on you." He reached out, grabbing your wrist and guiding your hand to palm him through his jeans. Even through the denim, you could feel how hard he was, how much he wanted you. "But first…" Auston leaned in, capturing your lips in a bruising kiss. His tongue delves into your mouth, tangling with yours in a filthy dance. You moaned into the kiss, your tongue sliding sensually against his. You could taste the desperation on his lips, feel the urgency in the way he kissed you like a man starved. It was intoxicating, knowing you had such an effect on him. Breaking the kiss, you grinned wickedly up at him, your hand still palming his hardness through his jeans. "Just like I said I'm an entertainer, baby. I fuck for a living," you purred, giving him a firm squeeze. "I know every trick in the book to make a man fall apart with pleasure." To demonstrate, you slowly sank to your knees in front of him, maintaining eye contact as you worked open his fly. "Let me show you what these lips can do besides talk dirty," you teased before freeing his cock from the confines of his boxers.

Auston groaned deeply as you freed his aching erection, the cool air a stark contrast to the heat of his skin. His head fell back against the door with a soft thunk, eyes fluttering shut as he savored the sensation of your gaze on his most intimate area. When he opened them again, they were dark with lust, pupils blown wide and fixed intently on your face. "Fuck," he panted, one hand coming down to tangle in your hair. "Show me the things you can do to me…" He swallowed hard, Adam's apple bobbing in his throat as he tried to gather his scattered thoughts. The sight of you kneeling before him, looking up at him with those smoldering eyes, was almost too much to bear. His cock twitched under your scrutiny, a bead of pre-cum forming at the tip. "Please." You licked your lips, eyeing the pearl of moisture at his tip hungrily. Without breaking eye contact, you leaned forward and swiped your tongue over the head of his cock, moaning at the taste of his essence. "Mmm," you purred, your hot breath ghosting over his sensitive flesh. Keeping your gaze locked with his, you wrapped your lips around the crown and suckled gently, your cheeks hollowing as you applied pressure. Your hand came up to wrap around the base of his shaft, stroking in tandem with the movements of your mouth. You took him deeper, inch by delicious inch, until he hit the back of your throat. Relaxing your gag reflex, you swallowed around him, your nose nestling in the coarse hairs at the base of his cock.

A guttural moan tore from Auston's throat as you took him to the hilt, his fingers tightening in your hair. His hips jerked forward involuntarily, pushing himself even deeper into the wet heat of your mouth. "Oh god, yes," he panted, his head thrashing against the door. The dual sensations of your hand stroking his shaft and your throat constricting around him were almost too intense to bear. Tears of overwhelming pleasure pricked at the corners of his eyes as he struggled to maintain control. "Your mouth feels incredible," he groaned, his voice strained with the effort of not thrusting mindlessly into your face. One hand moved to cup your cheek almost tenderly, thumb brushing over your stretched lips where they wrapped around him. "So good, fuck… don't stop." You hummed around his length, sending delicious vibrations through his sensitive flesh. Your tongue swirled around the thick shaft as you bobbed your head, taking him deep then pulling back to leave attention on the weeping slit. Saliva dripped down your chin as you worked him over, your hand pumping what wasn't covered by your eager mouth. You could feel him throbbing against your tongue, taste the saltiness of his arousal coating your taste buds. Pulling off with a lewd pop, you gazed up at him with hooded eyes, your voice husky when you spoke. "You taste so fucking good, Auston. Love having this big, hard cock stretching my throat." You punctuated your words with kitten licks along his shaft. "Gonna make you feel so good, gonna swallow every drop when you come undone for me."

Auston was panting heavily now, his chest heaving with each labored breath. Your filthy words and skilled ministrations had him wound tighter than a bowstring, teetering on the knife's edge of release. "Fuck, I'm close," he warned, his voice ragged and desperate. "If you keep talking like that, I won't last much longer." His thighs trembled with the strain of holding back, muscles quivering as he fought the urge to thrust erratically into your welcoming mouth. One hand remained tangled in your hair while the other braced against the wall behind him, knuckles white with the force of his grip. Sweat beaded on his brow and upper lip, his entire body flushed and overheated with building pleasure. You smirked up at him, relishing the power you held over him in this moment. Maintaining eye contact, you took him deep once more, relaxing your throat to accommodate his full length. Your hand pumped faster, twisting slightly on the upstroke just the way you knew drove him wild based on the sounds spilling from his lips. You could feel him pulsing, his balls drawing up tight in preparation for his impending release. Doubling your efforts, you sucked harder, hollowing your cheeks as you bobbed frantically. Your free hand slid between your own legs, rubbing yourself through your clothes as you lost yourself in pleasuring him, determined to make him lose control completely.

With a hoarse shout of your name, Auston finally lost the battle against his impending orgasm. His hips snapped forward, burying himself to the hilt in your eager mouth as his climax crashed over him like a tidal wave. Thick ropes of his hot seed pulsed onto your tongue and down your throat, his cock jerking and twitching with each powerful spurt. "Fuuuuck!" he cried out, his voice raw with ecstasy. His fingers clenched almost painfully in your hair as he rode out the waves of his intense release, grinding shallowly against your face. As the aftershocks began to subside, he slumped back against the door, chest heaving as he gulped down air. His softening member slipped from your lips with a damp pop, a few stray drops of cum clinging to your chin. You sat back on your heels, gazing up at Auston with a satisfied smirk as you licked your lips clean of his essence. The salty-sweet taste of him lingered on your tongue, making you hum contentedly. Rising gracefully to your feet, you pressed your body flush against his, reveling in the feeling of his sweat-slicked skin. Your arms wound around his neck as you captured his lips in a slow kiss, letting him taste himself on your tongue. "Mmm, you came so hard for me, baby," you purred against his mouth, nipping playfully at his lower lip. "Loved watching you fall apart like that, loved the way you filled my mouth with your hot cum." Your hips rolled subtly against his, seeking friction despite your earlier release. "Think you can get it up again for round two?"

Auston groaned softly into the kiss, his tongue tangling languidly with yours as he savored the taste of himself mingled with your unique flavor. His arms encircled your waist, large hands splayed across your lower back to pull you impossibly closer. When you broke away, he chased your lips with a low whine, already addicted to your kisses. At your suggestive question, a lazy grin spread across his face, his eyes glinting with renewed interest despite his recent release. "For you? Always," he rumbled, giving your ass a firm squeeze. "Just give me a minute to catch my breath and I'll show you exactly what else this body can do besides play hockey." He walked you backwards until your legs hit the bed, then tumbled you both onto the mattress. You landed on the bed with a soft bounce, immediately pulling Auston down on top of you. Your legs parted instinctively, cradling his hips between your thighs as you gazed up at him with undisguised desire. "Mmm, is that a promise?" you teased, arching up to press open-mouthed kisses along his jaw and down the column of his throat. Your hands roamed his broad back, tracing the defined muscles beneath his heated skin. "Because I have so many ideas for all the ways I want you to use this amazing body on me." You nipped at his pulse point, soothing the sting with your tongue before whispering hotly in his ear, "Want you to worship every inch of me with those talented hands and clever mouth. Want to feel you stretching me open, filling me up until I'm screaming your name."

A shudder ran through Auston's body at your heated words, his cock twitching back to life against your thigh. He captured your wrists in one large hand, pinning them above your head as he loomed over you, eyes dark with lust. "Careful what you wish for, baby," he growled, his voice low and rough with desire. "Keep talking like that and I might just devour you whole." To emphasize his point, he dipped his head and dragged his tongue along the side of your neck, teeth grazing your racing pulse. His free hand skimmed down your side to the hem of your shirt, slipping underneath to caress the smooth skin of your stomach. "Gonna take my time with you," he promised darkly, calloused fingertips tracing teasing circles around your navel. You shivered under his touch, goosebumps erupting across your skin as his fingers danced along your sensitized flesh. Tilting your head to give him better access to your neck, you let out a breathy moan, loving the way his mouth felt against your racing pulse. "Please," you whimpered, arching into his exploring hand. "Touch me, Auston. I need to feel your hands all over me." Your hips rolled up against his, seeking more friction as your arousal grew. The heat of his half-hard cock pressing insistently against your thigh made you ache to have him inside you again. Releasing your wrists, you brought your hands up to fist in his hair, tugging lightly as you guided his mouth to yours for a searing kiss.

Auston kissed you back fiercely, swallowing your needy whimpers as he plundered your mouth with his tongue. When you mentioned protection, he pulled back slightly, nodding in agreement. Reaching over to the bedside drawer to retrieve a condom and bottle of lube. Tearing open the packet with his teeth, he quickly sheathed himself before slicking up his fingers with the cool lubricant. Breaking the kiss, he started trailing open-mouthed kisses down your body, pausing to lave attention on your collarbone and the valley between your breasts. "Gonna make you feel so good, baby," he murmured against your skin, continuing his path southward. Once he reached the waistband of your pants, he looked up at you with a heated gaze, silently asking permission to remove them regardless of everything that led you both here just moments prior. Meeting his heated gaze, you lifted your hips eagerly, allowing him to slide your pants and underwear down your legs and off completely. Now fully bare before him, you spread your thighs invitingly, revealing your most intimate places glistening with arousal. "Please, Auston," you breathed, reaching down to run your fingers through his hair encouragingly. "I need your mouth on me. Want to feel that talented tongue bringing me to the edge over and over again." Your back arched slightly off the bed, presenting yourself to him wantonly with a practiced form as you trembled with anticipation. The cool air of the room against your heated flesh made you gasp, nipples pebbling slightly.

The sight of you laid out before him, needy and wanting, made Auston's mouth water with desire. He settled between your spread thighs, running his hands reverently up the smooth expanse of your legs. Leaning in, he placed a tender kiss to your inner thigh, smiling against your skin as you shuddered. "So beautiful like this," he murmured appreciatively, drinking in the view of your dripping sex. Unable to resist any longer, he leaned in and dragged the flat of his tongue along your slit, groaning at the taste of your arousal. He focused on your sensitive bundle of nerves, circling and flicking the hardened bud with the tip of his tongue while his fingers spread you open further. Slowly, he pushed one long digit inside your tight heat, curling it just so to stroke that special spot within as he continued his oral assault. "Oh fuck, yes!" you cried out, your head falling back against the pillow as jolts of pleasure shot through your core. Your hips bucked up against his face, seeking more of that delicious friction. One hand fisted in his hair, holding him close as the other braced against the headboard. "Don't stop, please don't stop," you panted, lost in the sensation of his wicked tongue and probing finger. The obscene wet sounds of his ministrations filled the room, mixing with your wanton moans and the creak of the mattress. You could feel the tension coiling tighter and tighter in your lower belly, your walls starting to flutter around his invading digit. "Auston, I'm… I'm getting close," you warned breathlessly, teetering right on the knife's edge of release.

Emboldened by your desperate cries and the way your body responded so beautifully to his touch, Auston doubled his efforts. He added a second finger alongside the first, pumping them in and out of your clutching heat as he redoubled his attentions to your clit. Flicking the sensitive nub rapidly with the tip of his tongue, he sealed his lips around it and suckled gently, sending shockwaves of pleasure radiating through your core. Curling his fingers just right, he stroked that magic spot inside you with unerring precision as he felt your walls start to quiver and tighten around him. "That's it, baby," he growled against your flesh, the vibrations adding another layer of sensation. "Come for me. Wanna feel this pretty pussy gripping my fingers as you scream my name." With a sharp cry of ecstasy, your orgasm crashed over you like a tidal wave. Your inner muscles clamped down rhythmically around Auston's fingers as your release gushed forth, coating his hand and chin with your essence. "Auston!" you screamed, back bowing nearly in half as the intense pleasure consumed you. Wave after wave of bliss radiated from your core, making your toes curl and your vision go white around the edges. Through it all, Auston maintained his relentless pace, prolonging your climax until you collapsed bonelessly against the sheets, chest heaving as you tried to catch your breath. "Holy shit," you panted weakly, a dazed smile spreading across your face. "That was incredible…" Even as aftershocks still tingled through your nerves, you reached for him, craving his touch and closeness.

Auston crawled up your body, peppering your flushed skin with soft kisses as he went. Once he reached your face, he claimed your lips in a deep, sensual kiss, letting you taste yourself on his tongue. He gathered you into his arms, rolling to the side so you were curled up against his chest, one muscular leg moved between your hips possessively. "You're amazing," he murmured, nuzzling into your hair and inhaling your scent. His hands roamed your back soothingly as you both basked in the afterglow. After a few moments, he propped himself up on one elbow to look down at you, eyes warm but with a mischievous glint. "Ready for round three, gorgeous? Because I'm nowhere near done with you yet." A breathless laugh escaped your lips at his playful words, even as a renewed spark of desire ignited low in your belly at the promise in his eyes. "Mmm, insatiable aren't we?" you teased, reaching up to walk your fingers playfully across his broad chest. "But who am I to deny such a tempting offer?" Rolling onto your back, you spread your thighs invitingly once more, reaching down to guide his hard protection covered length to your entrance. The blunt head nudged against your slick folds, already swollen and sensitive from your previous activities. "Well then, stud," you purred sultrily, locking eyes with him as you wrapped your legs around his hips. "Why don't you show me what else that big, strong body can do? I want to experience every inch of you."

A low groan rumbled in Auston's chest as the head of his cock caught on your entrance, the heat of your core drawing him in like a magnet. He took hold of your hips, fingertips digging into the plush flesh as he slowly pushed forward, sheathing himself inside you inch by delicious inch. "Fuck, you feel incredible," he grunted, savoring the exquisite sensation of your velvety walls enveloping him. Once fully seated, he paused to let you adjust, leaning down to capture your lips in a searing kiss. Pulling back, he began to move, setting a deep, powerful rhythm as he rocked into you. Each thrust hit that perfect spot inside, stoking the embers of your desire back into a raging inferno. "This is just the beginning, baby." "Yes, just like that," you moaned wantonly, tilting your hips to meet each of his powerful thrusts. The drag of his thick length against your sensitive walls sent sparks of pleasure shooting up your spine with every movement. Wrapping your arms around his neck, you pulled him down into a passionate kiss, nipping at his bottom lip before soothing it with your tongue. "Harder," you demanded breathlessly against his mouth, heels digging into the small of his back to urge him on. "Want to feel you in the morning." Breaking the kiss, you trailed your lips along the column of his throat, sucking and biting at the sensitive skin there. Your nails raked down his back, leaving faint red lines in their wake as the coil of tension in your core wound tighter and tighter. "Auston, I'm getting close again."

Growling at your demand, Auston complied with enthusiasm, snapping his hips forward with increased force and speed. The new angle allowed him to hit that sweet spot inside you with every thrust, determined to make good on his promise. "Gonna fill this pussy up so good," he panted harshly, sweat beading on his brow from the exertion. Feeling your nails clawing his back only spurred him on, the slight pain mixing deliciously with the overwhelming pleasure. At your breathless warning, he changed tactics, grinding his pelvis against yours with each deep stroke to put pressure on your aching clit. "C'mon baby, come on my cock," he urged gruffly, free hand sliding between your bodies to rub tight circles over the sensitive bundle of nerves. "Ah! Yes, right there!" you keened, seeing stars as Auston hit that perfect spot dead-on. The dual stimulation of his thick cock pounding into you and his fingers working your clit had you hurtling towards the edge at breakneck speed. Your inner muscles started to flutter and squeeze around him, signaling your impending release. "I'm… I'm gonna… Fuck!" Throwing your head back, you came undone with a silent scream, convulsing beneath him as waves of pure ecstasy crashed over you. Your walls clamped down rhythmically, rippling along his length and trying to milk him for all he was worth. Distantly, you heard him grunt above you, feeling his cock twitch and pulse as he found his own release, flooding your spasming channel with his hot seed.

With a hoarse shout of your name, Auston buried himself to the hilt inside you as his own climax hit. His cock jerked and throbbed as he emptied himself deep within your fluttering heat, painting the condom with his release. He collapsed on top of you, bracing his weight on his forearms to not crush you completely as aftershocks wracked his frame. Panting heavily, he peppered your face with soft kisses - your forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, and finally capturing your lips in a tender, intimate kiss. As the haze of pleasure began to recede, he carefully rolled to the side, taking you with him so you ended up draped across his broad chest. One large hand rubbed soothing circles on your back while the other cradled the nape of your neck, keeping you close. "Wow." Letting out a low hum before you spoke. "Mmmm, wow indeed," you murmured in agreement, nuzzling into the crook of his neck contentedly. Your body felt deliciously sore and used in the best possible way, still tingling with residual pleasure. Trailing lazy patterns on his sweat-slicked chest with your fingertips, you listened to the steady thrum of his heartbeat gradually slowing. Placing a feather-light kiss over his sternum. "You're full of surprises, you know that?" Tilting your head up, you met his gaze with a warm, satisfied smile, reaching up to brush a stray lock of hair off his forehead almost tenderly. "Keeping up with me? Very hot, not most can do that."

Chuckling softly, Auston turned his head to place a tender kiss on your palm before interlacing your fingers with his own. "What can I say? Guess I'm just full of hidden talents," he quipped with a playful wink, enjoying the intimate moment despite the slight ache in his muscles from the vigorous activity. Squeezing your hand gently, he shifted slightly to get more comfortable, mindful of your position sprawled across him. "And hey, when I commit to something, I give it my all," he added with a meaningful look, thumb rubbing small circles on the back of your hand. Leaning in, he placed a soft kiss on your forehead, breathing in the mingled scents of sex and your natural aroma. "Stay the night with me? I'd love to wake up with you in my arms tomorrow morning." Your heart fluttered at his sweet request, a genuine smile spreading across your face as you gazed up at him adoringly. "I thought you'd never ask," you murmured, giving his hand a gentle squeeze in return. Snuggling closer, you rested your cheek against his chest, listening to the comforting sound of his heartbeat. Tracing idle patterns on his skin, you let out a contented sigh, feeling utterly at peace in his embrace. "Wake me up however you want in the morning, handsome. I'm all yours." A soft chuckle rumbled through his chest at your playful words, Auston tightening his arms around you possessively. "Oh, I plan to, trust me," he purred, voice low and full of promise. Placing a tender kiss on the top of your head, he settled in, one hand idly stroking up and down your back as he held you close. Within minutes, his breathing evened out into the slow, steady rhythm of sleep, but he kept you tucked securely against him, as if afraid you might disappear if he let go. Even in slumber, his body remained protective, shielding you from the world outside this little bubble of intimacy and warmth.

[deebeeus]

"Tides (Ver. 12)"

One of a kind original painting on a Squier Super Supersonic, by @mathiaschau_art, spotted yesterday on an unrelated photographic visit to the artist's studio.

Mathias is an established Toronto visual artist who seems to have found a niche in painting custom and commissioned anime-inspired work on guitar bodies! Read all about him in @fretboardjournal issue #53 (with accompanying photos by moi 🙂)

PS: this guitar is available (soon). Follow @mathiaschau_art for details or to commission your own unique piece.

[threesthoughts]

…Yapping about Peep: take 4

A quick yap session In celebration of the 2004 Cartoon’s 21st Anniversary since it’s premier

Also this is 2 days late because my other ones kept getting deleted idk what this even is

(A/N: Author tends to ramble about who knows what? Also, i refer to the show by its full name or as Peep, which was its name at some point in production) I tried to keep it brief.

Peep and the Big Wide World is a cartoon that is built on one principal: "Just because you're four or five years old doesn't mean you're not a scientist." Peep is all about fostering curiosity, discovery, and innovation- while having an absurd amount of fun doing so. Chances are you won't even realize you're learning! It is witty, fun, and optimistic- a perfect cartoon for kids, and you'll be hard-pressed to find anyone that watched it that it didn't make an impact on. Peep is a cartoon that doesn't talk down to kids. It never belittles their intelligence, it's not afraid to use more complex words. Lessons are never explicitly stated, instead they are allowed to come naturally, a nice breath of fresh air when it is so much easier to make cartoons become preachy instead. The animation itself is colorful, yet calm is a gentle pace. The music, art, lessons, all wonderful. Peep is all around a incredible cartoon. That's why I would like to open this post with a brief rundown of the people behind the show.

And of course, we start with none other than Kaj Pindal himself.

Peep and all his friends were first created by Pindal back in 1962. Pindal began as a cartoonist creating many anti-Hitler cartoons, even though at the time, Denmark, his homeland, was under German occupation, making this very dangerous. Pindal was an animator, teacher, and activist, who worked for many projects with the NFB- many to serve as activism, speaking out against car culture, tobacco, and to educate about safe sex practices, and HIV/AIDS. Pindal recognized the sheer power that animation held. I present to you this story taken from Pindal's Blogspot:

"In the mid 80s, As Kaj was working on the direct-to-video version of “Peep and the big wide world” at the NFB studio in Toronto, a gentleman came to see producer Mike Scott, his name was Peter Dalglish. Although Dalglish went to law school, he decided the world didn't need another corporate lawyer, so he founded "Street kids international". At the time he was working with kids in Sudan, The problem of AIDS has come along at the time, and he realized how big a problem that was. He needed to inform the kids about protection. But he also knew it wasn't easy for white westerners to deliver messages to these kids worldwide, as the kids wouldn't relate easily...but he noticed how much they liked TOM & JERRY cartoons, and seeing how fascinated the kids were with Animation, Dalglish concluded he has to warn them about AIDS through animated cartoons."

Knowing this, there's no surprise that Peep and the Big Wide World turned out the way it did. It was the recognition of the power of art and the desire to create something great with it that made it- despite Peep! a show focused on STEM concepts- so great. It is the art- the writing, the animation, the music that brings it to life and connected with so many people And we have Pindal to thank for that.

(I STRONGLY advise you go check out his blog- complied by two of his (former) students. There is a treasure trove of information about him. I could talk so much more about him.)

Moving on from Pindal, we have Karen Worth, another key player in making Peep the show that it is.

Worth was the PatBWW science advisor. While Pindal created the 1962 and 1988 short films, it is Worth that carries the show in terms of scientific content. Peep, was underwritten by the NSF- the National Science Foundation. Worth is the author of the book "The Essentials of Science and Literacy" and specializes in science literacy connection for young students. I'm going to link a list of the books she wrote or helped to write if this part is especially interesting to you.

Finally, I want to talk about Joan Cusack.

Cusack is the narrator of Peep, and she is critical to the success of the show. Humor is important. Especially to a show that appeals to young kids. But Peep is also a show that is very much focused on the adults watching as well. I'm referring more to the parents, guardians, and educators rather than the Tumblr Fandom, but I digress. Peep was made to be an anywhere tool: In classrooms, at home, etc. Adult support is key in child development, and it is the adult encouragement and guidance that can do absolute wonders in instilling a life long love of science.

Having Cusack around really helps at retaining adult interest , her delivery and talent shine though in every line, and she delivers something with a edge to it, a mild contrast to the childlike wonder of the other characters, but it's never to the point of being cynical or distracting. Cusack's narration offers something for the adults at home to connect to, (she is a Golden Globe and Academy Award nominee, after all,) connecting parents to what their kids are watching connects them with their education, and their kids all at once.

Of course, there are so many people that are involved with the making of a show- writers, storyboard artists, directors, voice actors, the kids that have their two minute segments between the Peep episodes, and so many more people. These are but three.

The eponymous Peep and all of his friends are our guides though their- and our- worlds. After all, good story is nothing without good characters- and Peep certainly has good characters.

Quack:

Quack is the fan-favorite. There is no doubt in my mind to this, it’s basically a given. Even if he isn’t your favorite, there’s always something to say about Quack. Like Cusack, I strongly believe he serves as a bridge between show and parents and teachers- though let's be real, EVERYONE gets a kick out of Quack.

“There’s nothing better than ducks”

Quack is the arrogant, sometimes mean, egotistical know-it-all of the three main birds, but he has a heart of gold and will always come though for his friends. Also, did I mention he's absolutely hilarious yet? Because he is. Sometimes, Quack can be egotistical and mean- but he never gets too badly scolded for it. Which I can appreciate it. Quack is young. Lots of kids tend to have egos to them at this age- the show doesn’t feel the need to lecture its audience for it- it does a wonderful job at show, not tell when it comes to his pride and his jerkish tendencies. He is the oldest of the birds, and can sometimes come across as pessimistic, but he's never above joining in on the fun with his friends, and still has a strong childlike innocence to him.

What I love about Quack is that even though he can be very strong in his beliefs and convictions, but isn't above giving other opinions a chance. Of course, he tends to have a lot of blind spots, and tends to rely on the most basic principals and generalization too much, but he's still learning.

His voice actor is phenomenal. I cannot think of a better voice for Quack.

Even though Quack is undoubtedly the comic relief of the trio, and often the most childish, he is still knowledgeable, especially about ducks and swimming, and for some reason jokes and other human expressions.

My favorite parts is when he does feel and not being so cocky. I much prefer when he’s insecure, sympathetic, sad, but these wouldn’t hit so hard without his attitude, would it?

My favorite Quack episodes:

The Fish Museum

A Daring Duck

Peep's Can

Quack's Stuck Stick

Give Me a Call

Quack interestingly also got more episodes about him than Peep- even though Peep is the main character

Chirp:

Chirp is a savage. Like lowkey she I think she has some of the best lines. I personally think Chirp is like, the coolest character. In the fandom she seems to be generally liked, with only a few people that don’t like or care for her much.

“I came here to explore, and I’m going to explore!”

Chirp- the knowledgeable, determined one of the trio. She is the most book smart and socially intelligent of the three a good majority of the time. She is generally kind and hospitable, but quick to temper and obsession, and very assertive with her beliefs. She also has very strong convictions- dare I say even stronger than Quack? Maybe. What makes Chirp so compelling is her overarching story.

Hooboy.

Chirp wants to fly. Over the whole series Chirp wants to fly. This leads to some very interesting character moments where we see her determined attitude, but we also see doubt and hurt. This is makes her a very real and relatable character- we see the dream, the effort, the pain. We see Chirp be reckless, we see her be defensive. We see all sorts of human emotion- her story is one that can apply to any one of us- i love this for Chirp. I love that her dream to fly- and feelings associated with it- can be applied to all sorts of stories in real life. There is obviously how kids want to grow up and have more freedoms and escape the injustice of youth,but you can also read into it as an exploration of identity- gender, race, class, anything, because Chirp’s story might be case specific, but there’s still so many people that can connect to it for completley different reasons.

I personally like the duality of Chirp. She seems to operate very smoothly- almost suave around nearly everyone- even dangerous characters like Tom, but she still gets flustered around the likes of Robin and Hoot. She’s practical, but still young and still full of whimsy

Favorite Chirp Episodes:

Chirp Chirp, Tweet Tweet, Chirp

Peep:

Wow. Peep. Peep is one of my favorite protagonists ever. He’s the baby of the group, leading him to be gentle and easily distracted, but he is still the most observant of the trio. He is a quiet protagonist. Despite his quiet, observant nature, Peep still is an active character in the story, but it never puts pressure on Peep to need to save the day all the time.

"Yes we will! I know we will!"

Peep is agreeable, gentle, and sweet. He is often the most reasonable and rational person of the group, but he still recognizes emotion and tries to keep everyone happy- even at the expense of his happiness sometimes. He is always ready to help his friends. He is a quiet extrovert. He is fair and just. He is the embodiment of Peep and the Big Wide World’s message. You can be great even if you’re young.

As I said, Peep is one of my favorite MCs ever. Shows have a tendency to put their main characters on a pedestal or have them preach at you. Sometimes shows- and people put a lot of pressure on observers. You better have something amazing up there, or else you’re boring. Weird. Bad. This never happens. The narrative allows Peep to simply be… small. To just be. Because not everyone is a talker in real life, and I feel thats even rarer in media. Of course, in a show all about science, observation is a huge part of that, so the reasoning tracks. It’s still something i appreciate though.

Even if he isn’t very relatable to everyone, he still manages to be enjoyable. Literally impossible to find a Peep hater. He still is a great character to connect with the audience.

Interestingly, in the 1962 version, he was a boy, in 1988, she was a girl, and in 2004 was reverted back to being male.

Peep is one of the most whimsical characters i have came across. I love him, he’s amazing. We should all aspire to be more like Peep. He teaches that the mundane and small is just as amazing and has the potential to be exciting and new as any ‘big’ adventure can be.

HE LIVES IN A CAN??? CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS MORE

Favorite Peep episodes:

That’s a Cat

Smaller than a Peep

All Fall Down

Group Dynamic:

This photo does a good job, i think.

I would say that these three and their dynamic are what hold their show together. It’s a good balance. The way they play off of each other is enjoyable, fun, and heartwarming. 10/10 group of friends here. They all have a unique role and the group feels incomplete without anyone of them.

Peep and Chirp are the most standard dynamic. They’re very supportive, kind, and have the same thirst for adventure, but they still round each other out well. Peep is gentle to Chirp’s aggressive. She’s cunning to his naive. Their moments in the show are some of the sweetest things to watch in it, they literally just have fun together and vibe together.

Quack and Peep work well because they’re so different. There’s a nice/mean, street-smart/book-smart dynamic to it. I love them because Peep, by simply existing brings out a side to Quack that we’re not every accustomed to, a good majority of his sympathetic moments are because of Peep. Peep also is genuinely kind and tolerant of Quack, and respects him a great deal. They're both comedic and heartwarming.

Chirp and Quack at first look like polar opposites. Chirp is the sky, Quack is the sea. Chirp is fire, Quack is water. But when you really watch them they’re not as different as you think, they’re very similar despite it all and they still have a great bond. Also: they straight carried this show. I’m sorry not sorry, their banter is too good. Still the funniest thing to me

The trio: Peep, Chirp, and Quack work because they are so genuine. Their relationship feels natural, and while it does have its rough patches, they smooth it out. What i like it that it shows Peep, Chirp and Quack smooth things out alone, with no interference from older characters- even if Peep has to serve as the mediator on occasion, it still feels true to the schoolyard struggles kids have- there is the kid initiating, there is the one with the temper, there is the on stuck in the middle. Their relationship exists because at the end of the day, they’re friends. They want to have each other in their lives. They always return to each other because they’re friends. And i love that for them.

Other Characters:

The characters in Peep are amazing. Aside from the main trio, we have Beaver Boy, Hoot, Newton, the Raccoon, Skunk, Squirrel, Squeak, Nellie, the fish, Tom, the Ants, the Bunnies, and I’m sure I’m still missing some. I love these guys. There isn’t a single character i dislike.

My personal favorites are Newton and Beaver Boy- Beaver Boy has a similar arc to Chirp and is just really funny, but he also is just so hecking wholesome it’s not even funny. Newton is also hilarious. Other characters, even the ones that are disliked like Pink Quack or the Robin from Big Bird never overstay their welcome. The side characters keep the stories fresh and help Peep’s world seem so much realer.

Okay AND this is a sub section but the MUSIC in Peep. The sound direction. It’s actually so good. Again, never too much, never distracting, but it elevates the show past infinity because it works so well with the world. Thats not even mentioning the theme song and Quack’s songs!

That theme song is one of the CATCHIEST things ever and i’m not even a huge fan of country. It is actually so much fun. It’s upbeat anf energetic but it’s not overwhelmingly hyper, and it’s fun to sing along to. I recommend checking it out in other languages.

QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK’S SONGS QUACK’S SONGSSSSS

CAN WE DISCUSS

THE ABSOLUTE B A R S

THAT QUACK PUTS OUT

THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN A DUCK YO

They’re catchy as hell. Oh my god- they have no right to do this to me.

“I wish i were a duck

Hey look i already am

What a stroke of luck

Glad i’m not a purple ham“

All in all 10/10 show I need to yak so much more about Peep in so much more detail but this is long enough for now, so i’ll just end things here.

[scotianostra]

On October 20th 1938 photographer Iain MacMillan was born in Carnoustie.

After leaving Dundee high school in 1954, he worked as a trainee manager in a local jute mill, before studying photography at the Regent Street Polytechnic (now the University of Westminster). He returned home in 1959 to photograph Dundee tenements and street scenes - powerful images of a way of life about to disappear. His talent was soon recognised by magazines and publishers, and by the early 1960s he was getting commissions from the Lutterworth Press, the Sunday Times, Plays & Players and the Illustrated London News.

Later in the decade he took photographs for a book, The Sculpture of David Wynne, and for Wynne's exhibition catalogue, while also working on a photographic essay about life in the capital. The Book of London (1966) contains some of his best work, and brought him to the attention of Yoko Ono, who commissioned him to photograph her exhibition at the Indica gallery, in St James's. It was there that Yoko met John Lennon, who invited MacMillan to photograph the Abbey Road album cover.

MacMillan continued working with the couple on such projects as the Live Peace in Toronto album (1969) and Sometime in New York City (1972). He also collaborated on the film Erection, an animation of shots of a London hotel under construction with a soundtrack by John and Yoko.

By the mid-1970s, MacMillan was teaching photography in Stoke-on-Trent. As well as possessing a sense of composition and a lively imagination, he was a meticulous craftsman with a sound technical knowledge. He tried to instill these values into his students. In the 1980s his photographs were exhibited in galleries in Britain and the US, and on the continent. The BBC used his work in the series The Rock and Roll Years.

In the 1980s, after his parents died, MacMillan moved back to Carnoustie. He continued to take photographs of Scottish landscapes, his friends and families - and his beloved collie dog, Mac - often using a borrowed camera.

In 1993 Paul McCartney invited MacMillan to take another picture on the famous zebra crossing near the EMI studios in St John's Wood, this time of the Beatle and his Old English sheepdog. MacMillan contrasted the simplicity of the earlier picture by including a team of policemen, press photographers and a lively crowd. The resulting image was used on the cover of the album Paul is Live, thus scotching rumours that McCartney was dead.

MacMillan was modest about his own achievements. He retained a lasting affection for Paul and Linda McCartney, whom he described as "the most solidly down to earth and unaffected couple imaginable".

Iain MacMillan passed away on May 8th 2006 from lung cancer.

[mjbarrosart]

Hi! For TDP end credits, did you have to apply or were you invited by them like a guest artist? (How do you get those types of jobs?) Also, do you know what the general career pathway/major for animation/concept art/digital drawing is such as in TDP?

Thank you

Hey! Not sure if I understood your question, but I got in the credits of Dragon Prince because my work in the show, but if you are asking about the art on the credits, I think was done by members of the design team, no guest artists.

About how I got the job? Bardel was looking for SB artists in Vancouver, BC (where I live), and I applied, did a test, and got the job.

How can you get into the animation industry? Depends where you live. Some job can be remote, but a lot of studios get tax incentives for hiring people locally, so for example all the studios in Vancouver try to recruit people from BC, Canada, and the ones in Toronto will choose people who live in Ontario, and so on. Same for USA studios, depending on if the studio is in CA, NY or Texas, etc...So besides having training in animation or art (via a degree or self learning), it is good to be located close to the industry.

Then is a thing of aplying, doing networking and showcasing your work. Making relationships in the industry is the best way to get into cool projects like Dragon Prince.

Hope that helps!

[alicenpai]

Hey Alice! Really random question but what cons happen in Toronto besides fan expo? (Specifically looking for June augest ones) I swear there’s more. I’m not sure who else to ask this or where to find con information haha. Alternatively do you know of con information in Vancouver canada? Thank you

hi! fellow torontonian spotted 🫡🫵

for large scale anime/gaming/geek cons in toronto, there's: - toronto comic con (march)* - toronto game expo (march) - anime north (may) - anime fiesta (july) - beware as i heard this one is not great for events but maybe they'll improve, smaller event - fan expo (aug)* - furnal equinox (march) - toronto game expo (nov) * good luck applying to these bc the rebooking rate is INSANE and you will also be out a $800 deposit for a whole year

yeah............. toronto has a huge population but as you can see there's really not much in the summer LMAO which is why these few cons are really important to us. and canadians opt to travel for cons during the mid summer season. americans have it good haha. here are some other popular ones: - g anime (jan, gatineau QC) - yeti con (june, blue mountain ON) - ai kon (july, winnipeg MB) - animethon (aug, edmonton AB) - otakuthon (aug, montreal QC) usually same weekend - the only out of province event i attend currently, i really like otakuthon and personally i did really well, but i have heard from others that the profits this year were not as good as last year. (keep in mind the small business culture is huge and competitive right now) - london comic con (sept, london ON) during off-peak season there are also a few markets (bamtori studio has been hosting them every few months and they're so goated!!!), there've been more buzz on markets in recent years as the small business scene boomed. personally i don't think my art suits markets demographic so i don't apply for them/ this post will not cover markets. vancouver events: - anime revolution (aug) usually same weekend as animethon and otakuthon. i have heard conflicting opinions on anirevo so please do your own research on this con. rebooking rate is crazy. - fan expo vancouver (feb) for any informa canada run events, be aware the rebooking rate is extremely high. - emerald city comic con (march) - forgive me for putting an american con here

if i had to travel to the west coast id pick emerald city comic con, i heard it's pretty good to travel out to (and the other ones id have no chance of getting in anyways) if anything i know about these events through hearsay and by googling ahaha. if a con is good then more artists will recommend them generally. you can also join artist alley network international (AANI, you can google them for the application to their discord). personally im not sure how long ill be doing cons as i've been putting off working on my animation portfolio for so long (animation is kind of grim rn so a lot of us have been relying on cons)... and im not sure if ill travel beyond montreal next year... but yeah... hope this helps!

[voidvannie]

─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆꒰ 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐁𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑꒱ ᯓ★

✦. ── 🎶they say to get out with the old, you get in with the new and i haven't been on a date since i was 22 my friend has a friend, and they say they're my type. 🎶how do i do this, kelsea ballerini

✦. ── pairing: auston matthews x kinsley baker

✦. ── in which: we meet kinsley!

✦. ── feel free to send in any request for things you want to see in this series, or in any of the other series on my page. Or if you just want to share some thoughts about what you read, or if you want to talk about oc's!

❪ 𝙺𝙸𝙽𝚂𝙻𝙴𝚈 𝙱𝙰𝙺𝙴𝚁 .ᐟ ── .✦ ❫ ⨾ 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝗆𝗎𝗌𝗂𝖼'𝗌 𝗉𝗋𝗂𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗌𝗌

── ⌇ profile .ᐟ

୨୧ FULL NAME. KINSLEY NOELLE BAKER ୨୧ DATE OF BIRTH. SEPTEMBER 12, 1997 ୨୧ PLACE OF BIRTH. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSE ୨୧ NICKAMES. KINS, KINNY, ELLE, KB ୨୧ FAMILY. NANCY BAKER ❪ MOTHER ❫, CORBYN BAKER ❪ FATHER ❫, KOLSON BAKER ❪ TWIN BROTHER ❫ ୨୧ PREFERED NAME. KINSLEY ୨୧ ASTROLOGICAL SIGN. VIRGO ୨୧ LAST KNOWN ADDRESS. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSE ୨୧ CURRENT ADDRESS. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE ୨୧ HEIGHT. 5'6 ୨୧ EYE COLOR. GREEN ୨୧ HAIR COLOR. BLONDE ୨୧ OCCUPATIONS. COUNTRY SINGER/SONGWRITTER ୨୧ TATTOOS. 'HOW SWEET THE SOUNDS' NEAR LEFT WRIST, 'LOVE.LOVE' IN MOM & DAD'S HANDWRITTING ON RIGHT RIBCAGE, TRIBUTE TATTOO FOR 'SQUARE PEGS' ON LEFT WRIST, HUMMINGBIRD ON SIDE, WAVE ON HIP, MOUNTAIN WITH VIEW ON LEFT FOREARM ୨୧ PIERCINGS. EARS ୨୧ CLOSEST FRIENDS. KOLTON BAKER, STEPHANIE LACHANCE, MITCH MARNER, AUSTON MATTHEWS ୨୧ RELATIONSHIPS. MORGAN EVANS ❪ EXHUSBAND ❫, AUSTON MATTHEWS ❪ BOYFRIEND ❫ ୨୧ INSTAGRAM. BAKER.KINSLEY ୨୧ FACE CLAIM. KELSEA BALLERINI

── ⌇ favorites .ᐟ

୨୧ FAVORITE ANIMAL. DOG ୨୧ FAVORITE DRINK. SPRITE, WTER, APPLE JUICE ୨୧ FAVORITE FOOD. PASTA, PIZZA ୨୧ FAVORITE COLOR. SAGE GREEN ୨୧ FAVORITE SEASON. WINTER ୨୧ FAVORITE HOLIDAY. CHRISTMAS ୨୧ FAVORITE MOVIE. THE MAZE RUNNER ୨୧ FAVORITE TV SHOW. CRIMINAL MINDS

── ⌇ life facts .ᐟ

୨୧ she was born september 12, 1997 to parents nancy & corbyn baker. ୨୧ she has a twin brother named kolton & he is 15 minutes older. ୨୧ she discovered her passion for singing at a young age. ୨୧ her musical influences included shania twain and taylor swift, who inspired her to pursue a career in country music. ୨୧ her parents divorced when she and kolton were six years old & they moved in with their mother. ୨୧ she wrote her first song at the sage of twelve. ୨୧ she married australian country singer morgan evans in 2017. ୨୧ in 2018, she met toronto maple leafs player, mitch marner, due to his friendship with her twin brother and she soon became best friends with his long-term girlfriend, stephanie lachance. ୨୧ in august of 2022, she and husband morgan evans announced their separation. ୨୧ she was stephanie's maid of honor in her wedding in july 2023.

── ⌇ career facts .ᐟ

୨୧ she signed her first record deal at the age of 19 with black river entertainment. ୨୧ she made quit the impression with her debut single, who claimed its way to the top of the billboard charts. ୨୧ she became the first female artist in country music history to have three consecutive number one songs from a debut album. ୨୧ in 2015, kinsley released her debut studio album, 'the first time', which garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. ୨୧ she co-wrote all 12 songs on her debut album. ୨୧ she won the acm award for new female vocalist of the year in 2016. ୨୧ she embarked on her first headling tour, 'the first time tour' in 2016. ୨୧ kinsley's second studio album 'unapologetically' was released in 2017. ୨୧ she has collaborated with prominent artists such as halsey & the chainsmokers. ୨୧ kinsley's third studio album "kinsley" was released in 2020. ୨୧ kinsley is known for her empowering and relatable lyrics. ୨୧ utilizing the power of social media, kinsley engages with her fans regularly, keeping them updated on her music, life, and upcoming projects. ୨୧ she is an advocate for female empowerment in the music industry. ୨୧ she has been nominated for a grammy award. ୨୧ she actively promotes mental health awareness. ୨୧ kinsley has performed duets with renowned artists such as kenny chesney & lukas graham. ୨୧ kensley has been recognized as one of rolling stone's "10 new country artists you need to know". ୨୧ on valentine's day in 2023, kinsley released an ep called 'rolling up the welcome mat', full of songs based on the truth of what happened before and during her divorce with ex-husband, morgan evans.

── ⌇ kinsley & auston .ᐟ

୨୧ in november 2022, she was introduced to auston matthews during her visit to toronto, going with steph to a maple leafs game. ୨୧ she and auston were rumored to be dating after being spotted with one another in an arizona airport but both parties, their families and their friends have denied the rumors. ୨୧ kinsley was seen at the nhl all-star 2023 game, showing her support for teen bieber, which included auston, mitch, and mat barzal on feburary 4, 2023. ୨୧ kinsley and auston began dating may 16, 2023. ୨୧ they announce their relationship just three months later when she released her new album 'rolling up the welcome mat (for good) on august 11, 2023 where she thanked auston for being the reason and inspiration for getting through her divorce.

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